Recent content by Rockable

Most of my work is auto restoration/modification. Besides saws and lots of cut off tools, I have an oxy acetylene rig and a plasma cutter. I don't use either frequently but I use the oxy acetylene 2-3 times as much. When I need it, the plasma is good to have. When you need to heat something up...

I just bought the starter kit. The wheel clamp is excellent and won't scratch my chrome or polished wheels.

I restore old cars and put updated suspension and drivetrain in them. These are cars with a solid rear axle, so only a front end alignment is needed and lots of these cars have wheel wells that make it difficult to mount the 4 required alignment sensors that come on today's alignment machines...

Like Robert, if I'm not interested in saving the panel, I grind it out with a cutoff wheel or air file. If I'm trying to save it, I drill it with different tools depending on the job.

Just buy any ISO 32 hydraulic fluid.

I've had several Dremel tools over the years and most of my work is in metal. When I bought my last one, I bought the heavy duty model. It is heavier but it is more to my needs in mettal work. https://www.dremel.com/us/en/p/4000-2-32-f0134000fb

So sorry that you and Stacy are having to go through this. Just know you two are in my thoughts and prayers.

Google Parker E Z Mate couples. Once you use them, you'll never go back. Also, the shut off valve is a handy safety device.

I think one of the reasons lots of people complain about short life on these bits is that they spin them too fast and burn them up. Once the first step penetrates, I slow the bit down. I get pretty good life out of mine.

This is a rotary actuator made by Helac...

More is better.

I didn't get it changed to an A mount before you saw it. I realized it as soon as I hit Save. :giggle:

Definitely need to take the weight of the motor off the shaft/coupling. Some sort of foot bracket that can be shimmed is commonly used. Misalignment will eventually break the shaft. A Lovejoy/Magnalloy type coupling is more forgiving than the chain and sprocket type...

Everything is a tool!

Tig welding will get more heat into the fastener and you can control the amount and rate of adding filler.